17 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 17, 1945. He has received their letter number 68 and comments that he is in a rut, and is having trouble starting letters. He mentions that their letter marked a year since he had been home and comments, "you’re right about the time flying around too fast. In fact, much too fast when I think I’ll never be able to live that year over as a civilian and normal." He comments that no matter how fast the time has flown it seems very slow when he thinks of how much longer he will be away. The worst…

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19 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 19, 1945. He had liberty in Honolulu and it was very busy. About double the amount of servicemen compared to when he arrived. He inquires about Susan's visit with Lulu Graeff and Dorothy Bates. He also admonishes her for telling Melinda Graeff that he didn't receive a Christmas card. He comments that it was nice of Maurice to give them meat when he butchered. It's good for them since the meat ration is being cut. He really misses home made meals and hearing what they have at home made him miss…

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24 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 24, 1945. He complains about his mail now being delivered to his shop instead of a main shop. He received a letter from Russell Brady explaining where he, and what he is doing. He also received a box from Dottie Erickson. She sent cookies, Hershey bars and an Easter card. He received letters from Robert Winemiller, Marguerite Graeff, Mary Mrs. Moyer, and a box from Edna Klopp. He thanks Susan for the photographs she sent, and asks who is on the steps in front of the house. He also inquired about…

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30 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 30, 1945. He received the Easter card and pictures from them. Also received letters from Viola, the Weavers, Marguerite Graeff, Mary, Dottie Erickson, Lorraine Fencil, the Hutton’s, Dot Runk, and June Walter. He included photographs of Herman and Edna Klopp, one of Doris Brady and one of Mary. He’s glad Susan is feeling better he wasn’t aware she was that sick. He discusses Russell and Doris Brady and their family and situation. He also comments on Lorraine Dayhoff and her situation and asks for…

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1 April 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 1, 1945. He mentions that even though nothing special is happening it feels like a holiday. He went to church. It was very crowded and a bunch of Waves attended. He mentions Jo Gassert, June Walter, Thomas Gassert and Dottie Erickson. He also comments he’s really confused as to what happened to Lorraine Dayhoff. He is sorry to hear that Harrisburg is always filled with servicemen on liberty. He is glad they liked the card he sent, and to get the Fencil photos back.

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1 April 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Pamphlet

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One Easter services program sent by Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 1, 1945. It features a cross and lilies on the front. Inside it lists the procession of the service, and the presiding ministry.

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6 April 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 6, 1945. He attended a showing of "National Velvet" featuring Mickey Rooney and greatly recommends it. He apologizes for being so anxious about the photos he had sent to them. He wanted to make sure that they hadn’t forgotten he wanted them back. He also commented on his future. In the past you could expect to be on his base for 28 to 30 months before a leave and rotation to another base. The officers have been working on a plan to shorten this time and rotate to more bases. He lists the new…

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9 April 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 9, 1945. He is sorry to hear about the chaos in Harrisburg, with storms, company, and a power failure but is glad they wrote. It has been raining a lot and he borrowed a raincoat from his shop. He forgot to return it, and had to go back later to sign it back in. He received a V-Mail from Florence Huber, and letters from June Walter and Dottie Erickson. Dottie updated him on Lee Hoover who is now stationed near Iwo Jima. He comments on Susan and Raymond visiting the Klopps and inquires how they…

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12 April 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 12, 1945. He reacts to President Roosevelt’s death. He comments that he wished Roosevelt had lived to see the peace talks and ensured a good outcome. He writes "As far as I’m concerned he was a good man and it won’t be fully realized till after he is gone now. He was strong enough to buck up against all those European countries and their dictators and rulers and that was what we needed most." He mentions that Lulu Graeff’s box arrived but nothing from Susan yet. He also received letters from…

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25 November 1973

Carragher, John F., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One typed letter from John F. Carragher to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 25, 1973. Supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Our country in the past months and at the present is in a chaotic condition."

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24 November 1973

Marchant, William, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter addressed to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead from William Marchant dated November 24, 1973. Supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Refers to Nixon as a "smoothie."

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24 November 1973

unknown, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter signed to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 24, 1973. Supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Includes annotated notes from a letter to the editor column published by the New York Times.

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circa 1973-1974

unknown, fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One undated letter to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead. Supports the impeachment of President Nixon and comments that he, "entangles himself daily in a web of lies."

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25 November 1973

Harrington, David M., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter addressed to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead from David M. Harrington dated November 25, 1973. Harrington supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The infection must be lanced, sir, before the body can be healed."

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4 November 1973

Furry, Susan, fl. 1973

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Susan Furry to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. Furry supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

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24 November 1973

Gestiles, fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Mr. Gestiles to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 24, 1973. Gestiles supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

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6 May 1864

United States. Congress

Book

Title: Report to the Committee on the Conduct of the War: Fort Pillow Massacre, Returned Prisoners

JB00575.01

April 1837

American Anti-Slavery Society

Magazine

Title: The Quarterly Anti-Slavery Magazine [vol. 2, no. 3 (April 1837)]

JB00574

1784

Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784

Pamphlet

Title: A Caution to Great Britain and her Colonies in a Short Representation of the Calamitous State of the Enslaved Negroes in the British Dominions A New Edition

JB00573

October 1790

Thomas Isaiah, fl. 1790

Magazine

Title: The Massachusetts Magazine [vol. 2 no. 10 (October 1790)]

JB00572

1863

Clark, D.W., fl. 1863

Magazine

Title: The Ladies Repository [vol. 23 (1863)]

JB00571

7 December 1967

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed manuscript

Title: A Balance Sheet on Bombing: Statement of the Special Committee on Bombing Policy of the Citizens Committee for Peace with Freedom in Vietnam

One typed manuscript with handwritten notes by Dwight David Eisenhower dated December 7, 1967. Concerns bombing North Vietnam and the arguments for and against continued bombing. The manuscript is in three parts, the Introduction to the Issue, the Case for Extended Bombing, and the Case Against Extended Bombing.

GLC09911.01

10 April 1968

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed manuscript

Title: Negotiations: Hopes and Realities

One typed manuscript with handwritten notes by Dwight David Eisenhower dated April 10, 1968. Concerns opening negations with North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Mentions the long negotiations during the Korean War as an example of what could not be allowed to happen. He mentions having to maintain the resolve to continue fighting until the outcome the United States wants is met or it would be harder to negotiate a successful ending to the conflict.

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16 September 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated September 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He mentions Donald Durand getting married and notes that everyone seems to be getting married. Terrell Fincher is going home in one hundred days and he is jealous. He also inquires about Bill and Betty Farrow and expresses condolences for Mrs. Daniel. He mentions the christening of two new planes, the first two C-130s on the base.

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5 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Times Square Invader Dragged Off

One telephoto entitled, "Times Square Invader Dragged Off," dated April 5, 1968, taken by Associated Press. Image depicts two policemen dragging a Black man on the ground by his arm and the neck of his coat. Attached to the image is a typed note that states the man was dragged away because the police believed he was part of the "window-smashing, store-looting crowd."

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